Hi Don,
I believe that the wire ring is used in other applications.
You can but a liberal coating of red brake grease in the boot. It seems to
stay put and does minimize corrosion, although this won't be a problem if
you are using ss pistons.
One tip, if you have never rebuilt calipers before. The pistons should
squeeze in through the seals with hand pressure. If they won't squeeze in by
hand then take another look at the seal fitment and seal grooves. Using a
clamp of vice will usually result in damage to the seals.
Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of gschwind@charter.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 2:46 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Cc: gschwind@charter.net; dgschwind@comcast.net
Subject: RE: disc brake was knock back
Hi, Listers.
Well, I'm back at my car to fix the brake difficulties. I was away
since Oct, so am just restarting the activity now. I've removed the left
caliper, found the the sticking pistons were due to corrosion of the outer
end of the piston. The bores and seal grooves of the caliper are perfect,
with corrosion only on the outer edge of the bores. The outer seal grooves
are corroded but cleaned up nicely. I bought new stainless steel pistons,
seals etc. and am close to reassembly.
1. The Seal Kit I got from M... has the parts I need, but I don't know
where the steel wire ring goes. The old seals didn't have any anywhere.
2. Given the significant corrosion under the dust cover, is there any
sort of grease or sealer that should be there to help keep waster out?
3. I'm replacing both rotors with the correct new ones, new pads, and
rebuilding both calipers.
4. Please feel free to offer other tips to ease my life! Thanks in
advance.
DON BJ8 Pandora
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